Carla MooreMcNeil, MSW, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Master Hypnotist

If you have had a loss in your life, it may seem like no one understands what you are going through. Those that care about you may not know what to say or what you need in your time of grief. I can help you with the grief process in a gentle and loving way to help you honor and remember your loved one. I offer a safe, warm environment where you can be relaxed in talking out your loss.

Marina Ervin, MS, LPC, NCC, BCPCC

Licensed Professional Counselor/National Certified Counselor

Most often, I find that individuals may seek out counseling for a variety of reasons only to gradually discover that what is at the core of the problem is a failure to have grieved primary as well as secondary losses that have been experienced. I use a variety of therapeutic activities, such as games, handouts and worksheets to help a client work through his/her losses to once again find healing, peace and joy in and from life.

Paul Feiger, MS

Registered Marriage and Family Intern #62568

Losing someone, finding yourself in a new family situation, having to move to a new home, losing something valued, can be traumatic and deeply troubling. The base of a person's reaction to loss is often times grief. How do we deal with the emotions which are created by that loss, how do we continue on in the new situation, how do we cope with all of this, especially when we feel so lost? Working to discover and release those negative emotions associated with grief and loss has been found to be a very successful way. Utilizing the most successful approaches, I help individuals, couples, and families learn how to use the internal resources they already have to overcome grief and loss.

Carolina Castanos, Ph.D

Marriage and Family Therapist

Grief and loss is a time where many things inside of us get stirred up. As painful as it is, it is a time where we are more open and we can grow and heal. Sometimes the grieving process opens up past wounds that have not been healed making this process more painful. I will work with you providing you with the necessary tools to heal from past pain and this pain.

Juan Santos, M.S., CRC, LPC

Licensed Counselor

Healing from deep losses/grief - traumatic experiences - and relationships is a journey that I will go with you on. I understand that these memories and vivid experiences can come flooding back into your life and keep you from experience joy or happiness. Together we can explore and face issues openly. I believe in your resilience - courage - and ability to heal. Call today to book your first appointment and explore our counseling options.

Charisse Coleman, MS, LPCA, NCC

Licensed Professional Counselor Assoc.

While grieving is a healthy and normal life experience, it can also be hard, lonely, and confusing. Loved ones don't always know how best to support us. The unpredictable nature, intensity, and sheer variety of emotions we experience may make us feel like strangers to ourselves. In my work, I help clients to cope with the impact grief has on their moods, behaviors, thoughts, beliefs, physical well-being, relationships, work, and sense of self. I act as a compassionate guide, teacher, and deep listener as clients find their way through the pain of loss to a sense of healing. We may use written exercises, creative arts, or create rituals, according to a client's needs and wishes.

Jill White-Huffman, LPC, MFT

Licensened Professional Counselor, Marriage & Family Therapist

Grief and traumatic experiences can have a large impact on our lives. These emotional experiences can cause you to lose sight of who you truly are, lose your confidence, and even hinder your growth in the relationships around you. Traumatic situations such as divorce or close family death may force you to isolate yourself as a form of protection. Talking to a licensed and experienced professional can help you return to your true self, or help you become a better person.

Jonathan Gerard, DMin

Rabbi, DMin

Feelings of grief and loss are normal--up to a point. When a client comes for help because their grief is interfering with their lives beyond a reasonable mourning period, it is often caused by the "loose strings" and uncompleted issues in a relationship which now can never be healed. My goal in helping people with grief involves helping them to accept their loss by living the life their loved one would want them to live and, in doing so, to honor the highest values of their loved one--whose voice is now living within the client.

Tammy Holcomb, LPCS, CEDS, NBCCH

Licensed Professional Counselor

Much of life is about dealing with loss. We learn a great deal about ourselves by how we respond to these losses. Often, we do not allow ourselves the time to grieve. Due to this, we often find ourselves overwhelmed with emotions at a single loss, because it triggers years of accumulated losses. I work with clients to help them find closure and a way to move forward into their life.

Katy Sampson, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

The experience of losing a cherished friend, family member or loved one can be overwhelming. Feelings of sadness, anger, loneliness and even numbness are common during the grieving process. I help clients explore, process and find a way to better understand and cope with grief through supportive counseling set at the client's pace. I will assist you with getting through the day-to-day challenges after loss in addition to working towards long term healing.

Tina Lepage, Psy.D.

CEO of Group Psychology & Psychiatry Practice Serving the Triangle for Over 10 Years; Licensed Psychologist

Losing someone you have loved is very painful. Many difficult emotions may arise such as fear, anger, shock, uncertainty about your own mortality, guilt, etc. It is normal and natural to go through a period of time where you feel the loss at a very deep level. It is important to let yourself feel the loss instead of avoiding or coping with it in unhealthy ways. It is also important to know that these feelings will lessen, and you may find that your loss may turn into an opportunity for deep discovery. Everyone is different; therefore, everyone’s length of time and style of grieving is different. But, there is no shame in asking for support if you feel your grief is causing a significant chan

Kevin Thompson, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor

Grief and Loss can be one of the most difficult struggles an individual will face. It is a natural human response that every person will know at some point in their lifetime. How an individual is supported as they maneuver the grieving process can make the difference between mindful acceptance and continued suffering. If you find the grieving process is making it difficult to function after a loss, talking to a therapist can help empower a person to negotiate more effective recovery.

LuAnn Keener-Mikenas, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Mandala Art Therapy and the Mandala Assessment and Research Instrument (MARI) greatly assist clients in moving through grief and loss of any kind. Emotional Freedom Technique and Neuro-Integration also assist the nervous system to adjust and integrate the present situation as the client's process moves along. Supportive therapy includes ongoing assessment and affirmation of the client's goals, strengths and developing skills. Exploring spiritual resources is encouraged.

Michael Rivest, Ph.D., D.S.T.

Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor

The loose someone through death, unemployment, death of a pet, or even a child leaving home can create a loss of your personal identity. I can help you answer the question of “What now?”
Greif is such a unique experience family, friends, and even your minister often cannot help much. They often unintentionally say hurtful things or just plain do not seem to understand.
I have a specialty in grief/loss and death preparation. I understand your needs.
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Lisa Cloyd, Ph.D.

Licensed Psychologist

Grief and loss may be a normal part of life, but that doesn't mean that it is simple or easy. One of the most important things to experience when grieving is someone who is willing and able to listen to you. Often, caring others are so overwhelmed that they don't know how to respond, leaving the grieving person feeling alone and possibly stuck. I will be here for you to walk through this journey with you, providing a listening ear and helping you explore what you need to only when you are ready in order to travel through the grief process in a health fashion.